Chancay Effigy - ceramic vessel

"Believe it or not, some archeologists have been fooled by my work! That's because of the aging process I use with my pieces." A solemn personage stands on what appear to be a set of drums, beautifully depicted in ceramic. Master ceramist Walter Jose Acosta takes his inspiration from Peru's vast archaeological heritage, replicating the work of the ancestors. This intriguing decorative vessel reinterprets a whistle from the Chancay people. Please note: This is a decorative item, and not designed for use as a water whistle. 1.1 lbs 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.6" D Ceramic For decorative use only, does not hold water Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Features an aged antique finish Made in Peru, ships from US "I'm from the Huambo province in the Amazon region of Peru, and I lived in this beautiful place with my parents until I was 15 years old, when I finished middle school. I went to Lima and did odd jobs here and there for a few